Contracted Health Plans

SCCIPA contracts with most major California HMOs and
Medicare Advantage plans, and many PPOs. This means you can switch to SCCIPA
doctors if you are eligible for one of the plans listed in this section.

How SCCIPA Works with Your Health Plans

HMOs or health maintenance organizations are health plans that encourage coordinated
care and preventive exams. When you enroll in an HMO you select a Contracting Medical
Group, like SCCIPA, and a Primary Care Physician to coordinate your healthcare--from
preventive care, physical exams and routine health problems, to specialists, emergency
care, and hospitalization.

If you are enrolled in an HMO or Senior Medicare Advantage plan, please call your
health plan directly to

Find out the appropriate procedure and timing to switch your medical group to SCCIPA,
and